SANFORD DRIVE
Carrying SANFORD DRIVE over TANYARD CK-UGA PARK LOT
SANFORD STADIUM, Clarke, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SANFORD DRIVE
The SANFORD DRIVE bridge in Clarke, Georgia carries SANFORD DRIVE over TANYARD CK-UGA PARK LOT. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 10 sections, stretching 168.9 meters (554 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,326 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SANFORD DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 168.9 m (554 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.7 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,326 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000005950150
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SANFORD DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SANFORD DRIVE against other structures in Clarke and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SANFORD DRIVE?
SANFORD DRIVE in Clarke, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SANFORD DRIVE inspected?
SANFORD DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,326 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SANFORD DRIVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SANFORD DRIVE?
SANFORD DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SANFORD DRIVE?
SANFORD DRIVE is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is SANFORD DRIVE and does age affect safety?
SANFORD DRIVE was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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